Probably has a whole suite of airbags and ejection seats but she's never looked. And she doesn't even wear a helmet! lol Without seat belts, how does she keep inertia from lifting her out of the seat and smashing her into the canopy?

actually the jumper doesnt go more than 250 knots max - thats around 300 mph and shes normally holding onto the steering wheel - its not designed for flips and rolls so the inertia isnt that bad , there are safety belts but again shes never looked. and a crash would be pretty much a why bother affair.

The Mayans were celebration the beginning of a new age today, the were out in full ancient attire performing the welcoming rituals. Today marks the end of this age and the start of a new age of enlightenment for mankind.

One question Lynn didn't ask, and she needed to ask- Weapons, fire control and are they loaded in case of hostile intercept action. Next question do you know how to use the damn things if we need them. Also where are the Praetorian Guards supposedly assigned to them and why aren't they CAP (Combat Air Patrol) over these ladies?

the pretorians were only for that room that night. Max isnt worryed about other people assualting Acantha. as for a CAP they are running at all times i just didnt depict it and theres more to that as we will find out. ( the craft has no weapons of any kind )

I would tend to think they have a CAP but it's intent is to keep a very low profile. I would think that both Maximus and the secret police find it an advantage Acantha is a bit of a rebel of youth. keeping her safe is easy as she's all over the map with little schedule. I wouldn't be all that suprized if they could take over that runner and land it safety if needed. But one thing is certain they all know exactly where it is and how many seconds it would take for "Assistance" to arrive.

I'm beginning to get the idea that were Acantha to find herself suddenly in power, Lynn's status would not change a great deal. When all's said and done she's still Nova Roman and wants what's best for the state and Lynn gives them the chance for improvement in status quo.

Diplomacy, after they get to 'know each other better'* and the Nova Romans refine their 'tourism techniques' somewhat.

*(Take each others measure, so to speak.
I can see where the Cassians might want to initiate a discreet exchange program.
I think their forthcoming interaction with the New Trojan Androids is going to be quite the techno-cultural shock to them.)

Techno-cultural shock is an understatement when Little Miss Happy Trigger Finger gets to town, followed by Megacane Dolly with a Dark Angel bringing up the rear, trying to figure out how she got left in the dust by a pissed off guardian android. Nova Roma ain't never gonna be the same.

hehe well Arizona is lower Altitude and i always heard that Arizona's had low cold tolerance - I certainly agree - most people here seem not bothered by the chilly weather where im shivering like a sheet XD